[WELL.

If Varian's heart didn't already feel like it was going to explode out of his chest, it sure does now-

And in true Varian fashion, he's stumbling over his words before he can even like...properly think of how he wants to answer.]

Yes! I m-mean- if- I wouldn't mind at all! And I don't think the others would, I mean- Ruddiger would be there, but he won't be in the way probably-

[Deep breath. Hold it for a second, stop talking and think of your words before you speak.

Okay, let's try that again.]

...I would...feel a lot better having you with me tonight. Especially after today...I want you to feel safe.